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FILE- Catholic pilgrims fill the hillsides after tens of thousands joined their faith's biggest religious event in Sumuleu Ciuc, Romania, Saturday, May 22, 2021.

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Video. Pilgrims flock to Romania for Europe's largest Pentecost event

Updated: 09/06/2025 - 17:56 GMT+2

Following the centuries-old tradition, some of the faithful stopped first at the Franciscan cathedral to pray before walking up to the Șumuleu Hill to the open-air altar where the mass was held.

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